Welcome to the CCSF Health Education Department. We are proud
to offer a wide variety of classes that meet graduation and transfer
requirements as well as courses designed to train students for careers
in public health and social services fields. Our work is grounded in
public health and social justice perspectives, and an abiding
commitment to eliminating persistent health inequalities or unequal
rates of illness and death among communities. Our faculty are
dedicated to supporting your academic and career success. Please
visit the links provided on our website to learn more about our
classes and programs.

Mission Statement

The Health Education Department is committed to educating Bay Area
residents and communities, providing resources for work and study in
the field of health. We understand that the health of individuals and
communities is determined by the complex interaction of biological,
political, economic, social and cultural factors. We are committed to
promoting individual, family and community health, advocating for
social justice and the elimination of health inequalities.

The Department offers a Health Education Major, wide range of
courses and certificate training programs to meet the needs of diverse
students and local communities.

We also offer a variety of classes for students interested in
learning how to enhance their own wellness, learn new skills,
prepare for transfer or explore a particular topic in greater
depth. These courses include:

Introduction to Health and Wellness

Introduction to
Public Health

Women’s Health

Men’s Health

Tai Chi

Health and Aging

Health
Education and Prevention

Harm Reduction and
Health

Hepatitis ABCs

Introduction to Trauma
and Recovery

Violence as a Public Health Issue

Child Nutrition

And many more!

For a complete list of Health Education Department's classes,
please check the current Schedule. For more description of our courses,
please see the CCSF Catalog.

Come visit the Link Center in MU 301! This center, run by the
HIV/STI Prevention Education program in Health Education, is a
valuable resource open to all CCSF students, especially those taking
Health Education classes. For more information, click
here.